A resolution
recognizing Governor Phil Bredesen, State Senator Thelma Harper, State Representative
Mary Pruitt, the Museum Task Force and the Board Members of the African-American
History Foundation of Nashville, Inc.

WHEREAS, recognizing
the extraordinary efforts of Governor Phil Bredesen, State Senator Thelma Harper,
State Representative Mary Pruitt, and the Board Members of the African-American
History Foundation of Nashville, Inc., led by the Chairmanship Dr. T. B. Boyd,
III, for their efforts and accomplishments in securing 3.86 acres of land for
Nashville's first African-American museum; and

WHEREAS, the Museum
Task Force is instrumental in being the initial research catalyst for the project's
feasibility; and

WHEREAS, Nashville's
first African-American museum will be built on the northwest corner of Bicentennial
Capitol Mall; and

WHEREAS, the African-American
History Foundation of Nashville, Inc., is a nonprofit organization whose members
have worked hard to promote, create and to ultimately build a museum to serve
as a repository for artifacts of local, state, national and international range
representing African American culture; and

WHEREAS, when completed
this museum will honor the contributions of African-Americans to music, arts,
culture and history; and

WHEREAS, the Foundation
was created to launch the museum by raising money and getting private solicitations;
and

WHEREAS, when completed
this museum will serve as an educational facility, a community anchor, a new
tourist destination and an economic development engine for Nashville and the
entire state; and

WHEREAS, it is
fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognizes Governor Phil Bredesen,
State Senator Thelma Harper, State Representative Mary Pruitt, the Museum Task
Force and the Board Members of the African-American History Foundation of Nashville,
Inc., for their role in securing the donation of state owned land to construct
an African-American museum.

NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND
DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. The
Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as recognizing Governor Phil Bredesen,
State Senator Thelma Harper, State Representative Mary Pruitt, the Museum Task
Force and the Board Members of the African-American History Foundation of Nashville,
Inc.

Section 2. The
Metropolitan Clerks Office is directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution
to Governor Phil Bredesen, State Senator Thelma Harper, State Representative
Mary Pruitt, and on behalf of Board members of the African-American History
Foundation of Nashville, Inc. Dr. T.B. Boyd III, Chairman.

Section 3. This
Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.